Archive for 2021
Three Trade Targets That The Raptors May Look To Pursue
There never seemed to be much doubt coming into the 2020-21 NBA season that it would be an unusual campaign for the Toronto Raptors. The 2019 NBA champions were forced to play outside Canada (home games were in Florida), and there are still so many questions regarding the direction that the team could be going…
Read MoreJames Young back to Israel
James Young (198 cm, G/F) is back in Israel. Young signed with Hapoel SP Tel-Aviv in the Winner League. Last season he played for Maccabi Haifa and was the top score of the league with 20.5 ppg. He also grabbed 5.3 rpg and dished out almost 2 assists each contest. Young started this season in…
Read MoreFirst loss for Anadolu Efes
Anadolu Efes has lost the first game this season in the Turkish Basketball league. Afyon Belediye put an end to the 22-game winning streak by beating Efes with 103-85. Aside from the 22-game winning streak in the Turkish Basketball league Anadolu Efes has also won eight games in a row in the Euroleague, which effectively…
Read MoreGiannis Antetokounmpo named NBA All-Star Game MVP
Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered an NBA All-Star Game performance unlike any other in recent memory on Sunday in Atlanta. He shot a perfect 16-for-16 from the floor, making more shots without a miss than any player in NBA history in an All-Star Game. He finished with a game-high 35 points. Led by the Milwaukee Bucks forward,…
Read MoreStephen Curry wins 3-Point Contest title
Stephen Curry claimed the second 3-Point Contest title of his NBA career on Sunday in Atlanta. It all came down to the final shot for the Golden State Warriors superstar. Curry buried a baseline 3-pointer to surpass Mike Conley in total points. He finished with 28 points, while the Utah Jazz player had 27. Normal…
Read MoreMarcus Eriksson leads ALBA Berlin past Khimki; ties EuroLeague record with 10 three-pointers
Marcus Eriksson had an incredible night in the EuroLeague and led ALBA Berlin to an impressive road win over Khimki (81-100). Eriksson made a stellar performance and tied the EuroLeague record with 10 three-pointers in the game. The versatile guard went for a career-high and club record 36 points and a career high PIR of…
Read MoreAnadolu Efes crushes CSKA Moscow to extend EuroLeague winning streak to six games
Anadolu Efes maintained its momentum and made another big step towards securing its place in the EuroLeague playoffs this season. Efes decimated CSKA Moscow at home (100-70) and extended its winning streak in the EuroLeague to six games. The Turks dominated their opponents from start to finish and cruised to the victory at Sinan Erdem…
Read MoreNBL Canada still on hold
NBL Canada is still on hold during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, the NBL Canada (National Basketball League of Canada) plans to resume play when safe to do so. Deputy Commissioner Audley Stephenson said; If it weren’t for a pandemic that has seen restrictions placed on pretty much everything, including mass gatherings, the league would…
Read MoreNate McMillan becomes Atlanta Hawks’ interim coach
Nate McMillan took over as interim coach of the Atlanta Hawks this week, replacing the ousted Lloyd Pierce on the bench. McMillan worked his first game in charge against the Miami Heat on Tuesday. The Hawks won, 94-80. Atlanta improved to 2-0 under Nate McMillan by beating the Orlando Magic 115-112 on Wednesday. Pierce was…
Read MorePhil Cofer finds pro job in Europe
Phil Cofer (203 cm, F) has signed with Antwerp Giant in the Belgian Euromillions League. Cofer is in his second year as a pro. Last season he played for three teams in the G League. Cofer joins an Antwerp team that is 8-2 and sits in second place in the standings. Phil Cofer played college…
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